50 Shades of Red & Blue

It’s College Football Eve / Day in America and our favorite Universities are taking the field!  We take a tour around the State of Utah and start our in season programing, where we discuss what it will take for Utah State, University of Utah and Brigham Young University to win their match up’s this weekend.  We also discuss what it will take for their opponents must to to get the victory as well.   We have a special guest in studio who provides us with some BIG 10 Conference knowledge Jeff who just happens to be our own Danielle Edwards’ Brother.  So slap in those ear buds and join us for our kick off episode for the 2015 CFB season!   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @pitchedhalo13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

In our State of the State episode a week before College Football Eve the crew sits down to discuss who will claim best team in the state, best positions and who will have the best season.  We do it in true Holy Rival fashion with our Red and Blue Goggles.  We might surprise you with our predictions - join us for this lively discussion.   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

Chris Hill the University of Utah’s Athletic Director made comment related to the BYU and Utah Rivalry to a local newspaper.  Since we are 15 days to the start of college football the media reacted.  We have a spirited debate if it was the Media’s fault or was it Chris Hill’s?  Oh, and we cover Utah State Football’s Fall Preview in 15 seconds.  Join Us won't you?   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

In this Episode of 50 Shades of Red & Blue we Preview BYU’s 2015 Season.  It’s 22 Days until Kick Off and we explore what success should look like, the Bronco Mendenhall effect and we discuss from a fan's perspective what does Brigham Young have to figure out so the 2015 season will be a success.  Join us if for this insightful discussion.   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

In this Episode of 50 Shades of Red & Blue we Preview the University of Utah’s 2015 Season.  It’s 29 Days until Kick Off and we explore what success should look like, the Kyle Whittingham and Chris Hill Relationship and we discuss from a fan's perspective what does Utah have to figure out so the 2015 season will be a success.  Join us if for this insightful discussion.   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

We talk about the Braxton Miller decision at Ohio State University to switch to Wide Receiver, we ponder the thought: Is the disparity between success in college and the #NFL real or just perceived?  How do colleges balance success in their programs vs. selling success in the NFL?   We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

This week the Holy Rivals crew sit down and talk about the amazing change in fates for former University of Utah football star Dominique Hatfield.  Dani and Brad cannot wait to share the joy of Education Week at BYU’s Day’s of 47 Parade flat. We also discuss the recent pronouncement by Missouri Coach Gary Pinkel that all “Independent Football Teams” needed to be forced to join a conference.  We go 50 Shades deeper and tackle the question: Given that CFB has never been about “consistency”, should CFB go the way of standardization for the betterment of the game?  Or do we go too far when we start to dictate terms? We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13 **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

The Holy Rivals crew sit down and talk about if the @MLB All-Star Game is still relevant in the sports world.  We also discuss the recent comments by BYU Great Jim McMahon who was being interviewed for Comcast Sportsnet Chicago’s “Inside Look” cited the lack of college life in Provo, UT - saying “It was a tough place to go to school.”  With the recent trends of college shootings, domestic violence on College Campuses as well as the NFL - should college campuses become more “Stone Cold Sober”? We welcome your thoughts, tweets and comments: @HolyRivals, @BYUSportsCave, @UtahSportsBar and @TokenChick13   **** Please leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher ****

We talk Utah Jazz and if Dante Exum is up to the task for the 2015 campaign.  In our 50 Shades Deeper conversation we discuss: "Do sports really turn off someone's moral compass in the name of winning?" Citing Three News stories in NCAA Football, D'Andre Johnson FSU, Dominique Hatfield Utah, and Charles West BYU.

This weeks theme is Hate.  Brian, Brad and Dani discuss why we hate in sports and whom do we really hate?  We will also discuss Max Hall and Alema Harrington's addiction stories and their road to redemption. Plus we discuss who is the greatest player of all time Michael Jordan or LeBron James.

Brian, Brad & Dani chat about BYU's Utah County Pipeline for Mens Basketball Recruiting, The Neutral Site deal with Duke and the University of Utah, Bryce Harper hates BYU and in our "50 Shades Deeper" we debate if BYU is the Weird Cousin in the Corner or are they mainstream?

Brian and Dani join Brad in discussing The Tyler Haws Show, Who will the Utah Jazz Draft, and Brad challenges Chanse (our guest host) in Episode 31 with the University of Utah's football recruiting.  In our 50 'Shades Deeper' discussion we answer "In 10 years, will the hierarchy for Utah In-State football be Utah & BYU or another version?

Brian, Dani and guest host Chanse Frenette chat about NCAA Transfer Roulette, NCAA Basketball Rule Changes, and Is LeBron an Evil player.  In our 50 Shades deeper conversation we explore the question: "Is it better for our Universities to recruit in state, or is that a fan problem?"

Brian, Brad & Dani chat about BYU's Honor Code, the quality of the PAC12 Network, Utah Basketball Director Norm Parrish and we go 50 Shades Deeper about NCAA Football scheduling with the Question: Is it better to be average against great or great against average?

Brian, Brad & Dani chat about the state of sports and their perspective in daily life.  They chat about the NFL and Fidel Goodell in the 50 Shades Deeper conversation.  What side are you on?

Brian, Brad and Dani sit down for our weekly quick hits and we take our discussion 50 Shades deeper to discuss college recruiting, the challenges that face BYU and what they need to do to improve!

Brian, Brad and Dani chat if the University of Utah would better off with Allstate than Chirs Hill at the help of the Athletic Department. Join us for our lively debate.

Brian, Brad and Dani chat about the NFL schedule, Bronco's comments regarding an epic shift for P5 inclusion, Utah Basketball and Gymnastics.  We do our 50 Shades Deeper conversation on the NCAA transfer rules and if the NCAA is still relevant.

Brian, Brad and Dani sit down to talk about Aaron Hernandez, Big12 legislation, Utah Football QB Progression, Jakob Poeltl in the quick hits and we breakdown the rivalry game and which school needs it more, BYU or Utah?

Brian, Brad and Dani welcome our newest Writer Nathan Nielson to the podcast.  We touch on our 4 quick hits on BYU, Utah, the NCAA Tournament, Spring Football, and our 50 Shades Deeper about the 'Other' Collegiate sports.

Brian, Brad and Dani sit down to chat about our four (4) quick hits in the holy war and we discuss in our "50 Shades Deeper" conversation is if it's Mission Accomplished for BYU's AD Tom Holmoe now BYU is considered a P5 qualified school by the SEC.

Brian, Brad and Dani sit down and chat about holy war between the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.  Our chat coveres the following four quick hits: The NFL - Chris Borland from the 49ers Utah/BYU Spring Football - Biggest improvements needed BYU Mens Basketball - Is a four guard line up working? BYU Mens Basketball - Should BYU consider a larger recruiting venue other than Alpine, UT and Lone Peak High School? We explore our  "50 Shades Deeper" segment tonight centers around Utah Mens Basketball and we answer the question: "Are the Running Utes prepared for the Larger Stage and answering the questions surrounding their return to the big dance?"

Brian, Brad and Dani get together to chat about our 4 quick hits, and we delve into our 50 Shades Deeper conversation "Is there a bias in the media coverage for BYU? NFL: NFL allegiances on the podcast How are your teams fairing in free agency? Can any other sport compete with the NFL? Utah Jazz:  What are your new win totals for the Jazz? BYU Mens BB: Did they do enough to get into the NCAA tournament? Utah Mens BB: What is a successful PAC12 tournament results? 50 Shades deeper discussion: Does BYU tend to get friendlier media coverage and "understanding" of items like the Honor Code, internal handeling of issues, etc. because Utah's dominant religion is LDS?  Is the standard of Utah vs. BYU created equal?

Brian Child, Brad Pierce and Danielle Edwards join in our weekly discussion of the 50 Shades of Red & Blue.  First we tackle our four quick hits: Utah Jazz: Addition by Subtraction? BYU Mens: BB:  Did BYU do enough to make the big dance? Utah Mens BB:  With the loss to Arizona will everything be fine? BYU Football: Bowl Brawl number of suspensions enough?   And we delve into our 50 Shades Deeper Discussion of the University of Utah Football Program:   Has the University of Utah turned the corner in PAC12 play to weather the loss of coaching staff, stronger schedule? Will we see a regression before it gets better? What does success look like for the Utes in 2015? Don't forget Dani's Research - Word of the Week  

Brian, Brad and Danille are back in the studio to discuss our 4 quick hits on the NFL, University of Utah and Brigham Young men's basket ball chances in the NCAA tournament.  We discuss the impact of the NBA trade deadline and the Utah Jazz. NFL Draft:  Any local boys stand out for Utah and BYU? Utah Mens Basket Ball: With the recent loss to Oregon does this leave Utah vunerable to get in the NCAA Tournament? BYU Mens Basket Ball: With a recent win vs. San Diego does BYU need to win out to convince they are worthy dance partners? NBA Trade Deadline:  Are the Utah Jazz now a good team? We also delve into our "50 Shades Deeper" discussion "Did BYU make a mistake going independent? We wrap things up with a trip to Dani's Research - Destinesia

Brian, Brad and Dani explore the Seven Deadly Questions: Is it fair for the Denver Broncos to ask Peyton Manning to take a paycut? What was more impressive at the NBA ALL-Star weekend: The Dunk Competition or the Three Point Competition? With BYU mens basketball team having 20 wins, is 20 wins a good benchmark for getting into the NCAA tournament? With the age of College Basketball having one and one players, does this help or hurt the University of Utah's mens basketball team this year? BYU Football players have recently adopted a new twitter slogan #ThisIsY.  Is this better or worse than past efforts? With Lewis Powell being hired at the University of Utah as a Tight End Coach, does this mean this years football coaching staff will be better than, equal to, or worse than last year? With Kevin Durant's recent outburst in the media with the NBA ALL-Star game, Is Kevin Durant speaking the truth abou the media, and what is the role of the media in today's world?

Brian, Brad and Dani jump in studio to give respect to the namesake of this podcast the 50 Shades of Gray.  We do it honor and keeping true to our home teams and discuss the Holy War, University of Utah, BYU, NCAA Tournament, Utah Jazz, Trade Rumors and who deserves a spanking in our seven deadly questions.  We also discuss why people are born in November. Should the Utah Jazz consider holding on to Enis Kanter or should they trade him? All Star Games, do they really get your Jazzed or is there a different format that you would support? Charles Barkley says data analysts can go fly a kite, do you agree? University of Utah twitter fans were upset with the CCAF $2 manditory donation.  Do they have a legit beef with the UofU or is it all to do about nothing? BYU Mens Basketball Kyle Collinsworth hit 5 triple doubles, does his individual success help BYU or is it a team game? University of Utah Mens Basketball are they in jeopardy of getting a lower sead becasuse they are in a Power 5 conference that is considered in a down year? In the BYU/Utah rivalry - Who deserves the spaking?

Brian, Brad and Dani join forces for this Boulevard of Broken Dreams, where we discuss the NFL and the wisdom of Seattle's play calling, the Brawl in the Super Bowl, Johnny Manziel rehab decisions and of course we discuss the National Letter of Intent (NLI) with regards the BYU, Utah, Pac-12 and UCLA.

Brian, Dani, Brad and special guest Spencer Durrant sit down to discuss the NBA, BYU Basketball, University of Utah Corodinators, Recruiting and the Train Wreck Super Bowl predictions and the world of the day!

Question #1: Who is the better QB in the NFC – Wilson or Rogers and Why? Question #2: With another New England controversy for #Shrinkage is NE legacy tainted? Question #3: What should the NFL do with Overtime? Question #4: BYU Recruit Dayan Lake de-commits – sign of bad things in Happy Valley? Question #5: Utah gains (4) four loses (1) one – good or bad for the Hill? Question #6: Should BYU announce the suspensions like Memphis did? Question #7: Any Front runners on BYU’s 2015 marketing slogans? Dani’s Urban Dictionary Word of the Week

Brad, Brian and Dani are back to discuss why there is so much Kung Fu Fighting in the Holy War! Question #1: How should University of Utah Fans view Urban Meyer? Question #2: With Bronco Mendenhall resuming play calling for the defense, is this the cure all for BYU? Question #3: With University of Utah still not having an OC or DC, should the fans be concerned? Question #4: Utah Basketball is 8th in the country.  Why haven’t the fans returned? Question #5: What are the 2015 expectations in college basketball for Utah and BYU? Question #6: Did LaBron James cross a huge line with shoving his coach in Cleveland? Question #7: Wait, Kurt Bush was dating an assassin?

Brad, Brian and Dani are back to discuss the Holy Rivalry, Kilani Sitake bolts to Oregon State University & BYU tries to fight everyone in the Miami Beach Bash Bowl. Question #1: Kilani Sitake & Ilaisa Tuiaki to Oregon State – Why? Question #2: Kilani Sitake & Ilaisa Tuiaki to Oregon State – How does this impact Utah? Question #3: Kilani Sitake & Ilaisa Tuiaki to Oregon State – Replacements? Question #4: BYU Falls in the Miami Beach Bowl & Brawls – Reactions? Question #5: BYU Falls in the Miami Beach Bowl & Brawls – Ultimate Price? Question #6: BYU Falls in the Miami Beach Bowl & Brawls – Impact to image & mission?

Brad, Brian and Dani are back to discuss the Holy Rivalry, Injuries, and who get’s presents and who gets coal at the North and South! Question #1: How do you think Roger Goodell and the NFL feel when Chris Conte says his NFL career is worth dying 10-15 years earlier for? Question #2: With 7-11 NBA Rookies being sidelined with injuries this year, is this NBA rookie class cursed? Question #3: Sitake to Oregon State Unriveristy or do they sign extensions? Question #4: With the news of players and staff leaving BYU, is just a normal blip on the radar or signs of greater problems in Happy Valley? Question #5: Utah’s QB Conundrum – Who returns, who transfers and who starts the 2015 season? Question #6: With the Bowl Games happening this weeked, who wins? Question #7: Who has been naughty & nice on the Hill and in Happy Valley?

Brad, Brian and Dani are back to discuss the Holy Rivalry and College Football coaching roller coaster.  Listen and see how Brian makes a fool of himself by not listening to Brad’s announcement of who win’s the BYU/Utah Basketball Game. Question #1: With Gary Anderson bolting town from Madison, Wisconsin for the Oregon State Job.  Is the Pac 12 really a better conference than the BIG 10? Question #2: Kyle is reportedly in deep conversations with Michigan, a team he beat badly.  Is this just talk or is there something to this? Question #3: Goodell on Wed spoke with reporters after the announcement of the NFL’s shiney new personal conduct policy.  He cited that the league decided to go to a neutral third party arbiter to settle the appeals.  Smart or Not? Question #4: Let’s make our best guesses.  Who are the head coaches of Utah and BYU?  Who are the Coordinators?  Where is Sitake (if he’s not at Utah)? Question #5: Did the College Football Playoff Committee get it right with Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Ohio? Question #6: What should the BIG12 do?  Expand or Not to Expand?

Brad, Brian and Dani return from their Thanksgiving vacation and we journey back into the Red and Blue Zone’s to Explore the following questions: Question #1: With Ray Rice’s win on his appeal vs. the NFL. Should the NFL Commissioner retain his Judge, Jury and Executioner role and Why? Question #2: The Salt Lake Tribune a full page ad was taken out by an anonymous BYU Fan. In this ad he says LDS Ute fan’s should support and cheer for BYU. Is he right? Question #3: Gordon Monson 1280 the Zone show host & Salt Lake Tribune Columnist (and BYU Grad) wrote an article comparing the 8-4 seasons posted by Utah and BYU. Was he right when he cited that Utah had the better version of 8-4 Question #4: If you could realistically chose the bowl for your team, and the opponent you would face, who would you like to see, and what will we see? Question #5: Utah has a host of QB’s now on the Hill (Isom, Hansen, Wilson, Thompson, Cox and Manning), does Utah have the cupboard stocked for the next few years, or are they just throwing spaghetti at the wall ,and hoping something sticks? Question #6: With recent BYU transfers (Dallin Leavitt|USU & Kearsley|Oregon State) what does it say about the state of BYU football and that these LDS kids would rather redshirt and go elsewhere than play for BYU? Question #7: Nebraska fired their HC Bo Pelini and averaging 9 wins a season (Nick Saban is the only other HC to do so) and not achieve any Big 10 Championships, BCS bowl bids or a Play Off birth this year. Is this the reality of college football or was Nebraska too itchy on the trigger finger?

Brian, Brad and Dani disuss the seven deadly questions: Is Adrian Peeterson getting a fair deal with his 6 game suspension? Is attendance smack talk between BYU and Utah just part of the rivalry? With Utah's football success this year, what are your expectations moving forward? Savannah HC Wilson said he was excited to face a Mountain West team like BYU.  Is this a case of a small time coach or a perception problem for BYU? Is BYU being too self limited in their search for talent? Should Devontee Booker Stay in School or Run for the NFL draft this year? Utah Jazz HC Snyder looks like an 80's movie vilain.  Do you agree?

Episode 7 we introduce a new addition to the 50 Shades of Red and Blue team Danielle Edwards!  Brian, Brad and Dani now break down the key injuries at the University of Utah, BYU dumpster fire of a season and we discuss #TheMoreYouKnow Segment.

Brian & Brad discuss the red and blue zone. We discuss Utah's 57 yards of passing versus ASU, QB Contraversy.  We discuss BYU's journey and schedule of possibly ending 7-5.  We also delve into the ever popular #TheMoreYouKnow segment.

Brian & Brad take a journey to discuss why Utah Dres Anderson season ending injury either helps or hinders Utah's Season.  Discuss Brad Rock's poll regarding BYU's slip into irrelevance. And we hit the #MoreYouKnow segment.

Brian and Brad discuss the News and Notes form Week #9 in college football with special studio guest Alan Zaug from Torn by Sports Fame.

We Cover the Red Zone: How does the Utah Wide recievers actually catch a ball in pressure situations. We Cover the Blue Zone: Is Bronco Mendenhall selling fans false hope with an 11-2 season? We cover #TheMoreYouKnow and we tackle the games to watch and why, give our helmet stickers and why the deserved them.

We Cover the The Red Zone:  Where Brian asks Brad how does Kyle Whitting ham avoide a two QB system. We Cover the The Blue Zone: Brad asks Brian should Bronco take KVN’s Advice and return to Coordinating the Defense or Support Howell. Our PSA section called #TheMoreYouKnow is back, where we cover the games of the week we are watching and why.  Helmet Stickers, who got them and why we felt the deserved them.

Welcome to Episode #1 of 50 Shades of Red and Blue.  Brad (@UtahSportsBar) and Brian (@BYUSportsCave) as lifelong Utah and BYU fans, hope to show the spirit, honor, and the tradition of the Holy War, and share with you on a weekly basis our love and loathing of the red and blue, and every shade in between.